Fashion has continued to be a part of Juneteenth celebrations as a way to express freedom. For centuries, Juneteenth has been a celebration of emancipation, community, and joy for Black Americans. The ...
The status of blacks in Virginia slowly changed over the last half of the 17th century. The black indentured servant, with his hope of freedom, was increasingly being replaced by the black slave. In ...
Editor's note: this article was orginally published in August 2023. I want to tell you about a Floridian from an earlier time. His name was Luke. Just plain Luke. He was a slave on a large plantation ...